Previous clubs: Slade Road School (Erdington), GEC works team (Witton), Boldmere St. Michael's

Signed: - From Boldmere St. Michael's

Sold: Retired

League: 320 matches - 3 goals

Cup: 25 matches - 1 goal

International: England Juniors (1938-39, 1 cap)

More info:
Had a trial with Villa April-May 1935. (from the GEC works team)
He signed professional in August 1939.
Parkes also played with Villa during World War 2. (147 - 48 goals)
He also guested for Northampton and West Bromwich Albion during World War 2.
He was later an Aston Villa Director.